Redevelopment Site Sold — “A pair of south Arlington hotel properties at the South Glebe Road interchange with Interstate 395 slated for redevelopment as more than 500 residential units have sold for $50 million. CC Rock Arlington Owner LLC, an affiliate of Crescent Communities and the Rockefeller Group, acquired the Green Valley site of its fully entitled future development in two transactions.” [WBJ]

PTAs Respond to Food Need — “PTAs and parent teacher student organizations across Arlington have long considered ways to help students who might be experiencing food insecurity. But in recent months, in the aftermath of the government shutdown and uncertainty surrounding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, they’ve stepped in to address the increased need.” [WTOP]

Photo: A Very Bad Idea — “Someone made a balcony bonfire tonight in Pentagon City… Fire department came [shortly] after the fire started.” [Reddit]

Robbery in Courthouse — “at approximately 3:10 p.m., the male suspect attempted to exit a store without paying for merchandise when he was confronted by employees. The suspect allegedly became aggressive, threatened employees and spat on an employee before fleeing the scene on foot.” [ACPD]

Local Civic Figure Dies — “Linda Kathleen Stalls Beverly, 76, died Thursday, December 11… She was a longtime member of Arlington County’s Civic Coalition for Minority Affairs. Linda also founded the advocacy group Concerned Parents of Arlington and co-chaired the African-American Parent Network. In 2003, she was among 14 residents to be recognized by the Arlington School Board as “Honored Citizens” for outstanding volunteer service to Arlington Public Schools.” [Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home]

Yellow Line Changes — “Metro riders on the Yellow Line can travel further into D.C. and Maryland beginning today (Wednesday). The Yellow Line has extended with service to Maryland’s Greenbelt station for the first time since 2023, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Trains on that line previously ended service at Mount Vernon Square in D.C.” [ALXnow]

Changes Coming to Golf Courses — “President Donald Trump’s campaign to reshape the nation’s capital in his image is setting its focus on Washington’s public golf courses. The National Links Trust — the nonprofit organization that has managed East Potomac Golf Links, Rock Creek Park Golf and Langston Golf Course since 2020 — said on Wednesday that the Trump administration has terminated the group’s 50-year lease with the National Park Service.” [Politico, CBS News]

It’s Friday — The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, reaching a high of around 41 degrees. In the afternoon, calm winds will shift to northwest at approximately 6 mph. During Friday night, expect mostly cloudy skies and a low temperature of around 26 degrees, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]

NYE Road Closures — “The Arlington County Police Department will implement road closures and parking restrictions in Clarendon on New Years Eve to help ensure public safety and accommodate the expected increase in foot traffic related to nightlife activity.” [ACPD]

Metro Changes in 2026 — Expect weekend closures of the Crystal City Metro station, starting in February, as a result of construction on the second station entrance project. [NBC 4]

DOJ Sues Virginia — “The Justice Department sued Virginia on Monday over its policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities, saying that the assistance violates federal law because it discriminates against U.S. citizens living in other states.” [NYT, Reuters]

More Kennedy Center Woes — “More musicians have canceled their upcoming concerts at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the performing arts venue to include President Donald Trump’s name. The canceled performances to date include shows previously promoted for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Jan. 14.” [Associated Press, NBC 4]

Bad Flu Season — “The United States is seeing a massive surge in flu cases this winter, many of them attributed to the so-called “super flu.” An unprecedented rise in flu cases comes as other sicknesses — such as the “winter vomiting bug,” COVID and whooping cough — are slamming the United States this winter.” [Axios]

It’s Wednesday — Expect flurries and a slight chance of snow before 7am, followed by mostly cloudy skies becoming sunny later, with a high near 39 and southwest wind gusts up to 21 mph. Wednesday night brings more flurries and a low around 26, while New Year’s Day has flurries until noon, sunny skies, and a high near 33 with gusts up to 28 mph. [NWS]

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